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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 644.78, 966.66 and 352.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 644.78, 966.66 and 352.10 is: 527.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    644.78 : 966.66 = 352.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    644.78/966.66 = 352.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    644.78x = 966.66 × 352.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    644.78x = 340,356.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,356.15/644.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.87

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